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Figure initials

Scope note

Initial letters formed from figures of human, animal, or hybrid creatures.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000199991

Broader Terms used

initials (layout features)

Term used for

initials, figure

Equivalent Terms used

figure initial

Created

13yrs ago

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